Trees for Good at Dubai Expo 2020

“Trees for Good” is a documentary film project by World Wood Day, which focus on wooden structures at World Expo 2020 Dubai

By International Wood Culture Society

Trees for Good (2021-11-04) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

The World Expo 2020 in Dubai

transformed the desert into green environments using indigenous plants and diverse flora. Pavilions showcased innovative ways to foster sustainability and harmony with nature, highlighting human ingenuity and commitment to ecological balance.

Trees for Good: Palm Trees (2022-03-24) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Palm tree

The beautiful palm trees are all around the World Expo 2020. They thrive from rainforest to desert habitats.

Trees for Good: Ghaf Tree (2022-03-26) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Ghaf tree

Ghaf tree is the national tree of the UAE and it also symbolizes how they survive the desert environment.

Trees for Good: Singapore (2021-10-28) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Singapore Pavilion

Singapore’s urban innovations, the net-zero energy pavilion designed by WOHA explores our journey towards liveability and resilience.

Trees for Good: Malaysia (2022-01-27) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Malaysia Pavilion

Malaysia Pavilion is delivering a Net-Zero Carbon Pavilion. It’s a concept and design of the rainforest canopy with floating forest, water feature, and surrounded by 16 species of trees and over 3000 potted plants to give an overall experience of the rainforest.

Trees for Good: Suriname (2022-01-10) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Suriname Pavilion

Suriname is where people and nature coexist in harmony. The biggest trees in Suriname are called the Kan Kan tree, which is the environment protector of the Amazon.

Trees for Good: Sweden (2021-12-10) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Sweden Pavilion

The Sweden pavilion features interactive simulation and gives visitors an experience to walk and stroll in the woods.

Trees for Good: Spain (2021-02-11) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Spain Pavilion

The Spain Pavilion is creating a more sustainable future for all and aims to become an example of intelligent creativity, capable of uniting people around sustainable projects in the fields of science, technology, production, education and art.

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